Known as the "Mother of Sharks," Puerto Rican and Mexican marine biologist Melissa Christina Marquez shocked viewers of Discovery Channel's Shark Week in 2019 when she remained cool as a cucumber after being bitten and dragged by a crocodile. We are glad to report that the highly regarded TEDx speaker is doing just fine after the scary television incident. In fact, she is doing incredible.
She is the founder of The Fins United Initiative (TFUI) and has traveled to over 20 countries to discuss the conservation of marine ecosystems and the importance of inclusion and diversity in science. Melissa writes regularly for Forbes Science, with her articles reaching close to a million views, and has been featured in major media outlets as well.
